Terase arranged for car pools for her granddaughter up until this week.

"We're very happy they're getting bussed now," Terase said.

Superintendent Dr. William Collins said he'd been dealing with parents directly about the situation. He sent letters to neighborhood parents informing them a bus would now be available. Collins letter said he was granting an exception and that students' safety is the number one priority.

A bus is being re-routed to allow the pick-ups along Connecticut Avenue. Collins said this has created an additional expense for taxpayers, although he could not say how much.